Farmall M 1946’s The Big M

[@mowoodworking7320]

That Farmall M tractor looks like my grandma Schoenbauer’s 1948 Farmall M farm tractor, but hers has a front loader and standard front axle

[@supershuffle]

Thank-you for your reply and please accept my apolgies for the late response. The wide front end axle would certainly add a lot more stability to the Big M however, that narrow front end (row crop) makes turning it on a dime a breeze. I can see the many advantages of a front end loader however, not with the narrow front end althought I'm sure it's been done. Thanks again for your visit and comment. Regards, Ken

[@farmerphil]

Nice video, I have my Grandfathers 46 M was sold many years ago and I recently found it. Memories from running it as a very young man. Have had other Farmalls but this is a special one. Red tractors never get old to look at.

[@supershuffle]

What a fabulous story regarding your grandfather’s 46’ M along with bringing it back to the family. You are going to treasure every minute being near that tractor. I agree, these old red Farmall designs are timeless. Thank-you for sharing your story along with your comments. Regards, Ken

[@gonerydin4225]

That is a well preserved old Farmall. Glad you rescued it! I learned tractor on an H and an M 60 years ago.

[@supershuffle]

gone rydin Thank-you for your comments. After finishing the restoration, my wife and I decided that we would like to donate it to the local farm museum. After contacting them, they where extremely delighted to add it to their collection. They feature a great selection of classic tractors and yet had never found an M to display. Our Big M has a permanent home now for many others to enjoy. Have a great weekend. Regards,

[@mclark726]

Glad to see it rolling down the road.Awesome!

[@geraldschilli8870]

Boy I would love to have that tractor if I only had room for it. That’s a beauty!

[@bobhostetler8548]

When I was a kid there were two or three in the neighborhood and was considered a big tractor.

[@supershuffle]

Bob Hostetler As a kid on the farm, I always thought the same about ours. In its own way, it’s still a big heavy tractor. Thank-you for your comment. Regards,

[@johndowe7003]

when they came out the m's were the largest tractor produced at the time

[@supershuffle]

john dowe the Big M always impressed me with the amount of pulling power and work they could do. Once the governor kicked in when required, it seemed like an entirely different tractor that just kept on pulling.

[@johnhalter8317]

A tractor that built more farms than any other, many 80 years old and never been apart.

[@supershuffle]

Thank-you for your comment. I agree. It’s a great testimonial to the engineers and manufacturing so many years ago that still stands the test of time as a result of their commitment to provide farmers with reliable equipment. IH built strong’

[@jimmydykes7961]

I have 2 of them and a 100.I love the old tractors

[@supershuffle]

I share your passion for these old tractors Jimmy. They are unique and offer a great experience when Hooke up to an implement especially when the governor kicks in. Thank-you for your comment. Regards,

[@jimmydykes7961]

@@supershuffle these old tractors have a personality all their own

[@thecollectoronthecorner7061]

Just liked and subscribed. Really nice M you have.We have several tractors in the collection. Mostly letter series farmalls. In the Mix are 5 M's one is a 1939. We have video on our channel of our super A mowing and an H & 350 we are working on. I like the statement Do what you love and the money will follow. Im fond of saying if you love and enjoy what you do its not work it is great fun.

[@supershuffle]

Thank-you for your kind words. That is a great collection of IH tractors you listed. With 5 M’s on the property, it must be difficult deciding which one to take for a ride. Your statement is a great one too which includes having fun. I’ll visit your Channel along with subscribing. Again, Thank-you. Regards,

[@dedrakuhn6103]

Nice looking M

[@supershuffle]

Thank-you.

[@Selkirk5934]

My Dad bought a new M in 1948. It was like this one except it had the adjustable wide front axle.

[@supershuffle]

What a special occasion that must’ve been in bringing a new tractor home. Thank-you for your comment. Regards,

[@tyfrank3427]

Nice M. I am in Alberta and my dad and I collect IH tractors. I have family in Abbotsford.

[@supershuffle]

Ty Frank Thank-you for your comment.

[@robertnymand9889]

My grandpa walter bought his new in the spring of 1941. His was the 1st one in are area with rubber tires starter and lites.

[@gonerydin4225]

My grandfather also bought a '41 M with a loader & rubber tires. Tires were scarce during WWII. I think he said he paid $1200 for the Tractor & loader. About $21,000 in today's dollars.

[@farmallmike3095]

That was a great day for you ! Nice M 👍

[@supershuffle]

Thank-you for your comment. Yes, it was a great day along with taking the M for a long ride. Love it’s design and it’s unique sound. Regards,

[@AccountantByDay553]

Beautiful! Looking for one in Nova Scotia

[@supershuffle]

Thank-you for your comment and best wishes in your search for an M in Nova Scotia. Here in British Columbia, they are getting harder to find in decent condition. You’ll enjoy it whenever you do find one. Regards,

[@7viewerlogic670]

Nice!

[@supershuffle]

7ViewerLogic. Thank-you for your visit to the Channel along with your comment. Regards,

[@FarmallFanatic]

Yea buddy 👍

[@supershuffle]

Farmall Fanatic, Thank-you for your comment. Regards,

[@FarmallFanatic]

@@supershuffle KZbin knows what to recommend 👌

[@jameszahn3474]

Interesting, the seat is a 1939. It has a magneto. It has a non-adjustable narrow front.

[@robertnymand9889]

My grandpa walter traded a F12 and cultivater. For a M and cultivater in 1941 for $1100. Big money at that time. Everyone knew it was a matter of time we would be entering WW 2. It would be hard to buy anything!

[@supershuffle]

Hello Robert. Your grandfather would have been definitely happier with the new M and cultivator. I can just image how proud he must have felt sitting on the Big M with great visibility, improved power and comfort. His timing was perfect too. Thank-you for your comment. Regards,

[@jimcole6423]

What did you give for it?

[@johndowe7003]

are those front wheels 7.5-16s? they look a little oversized

[@supershuffle]

Hello John, yes the fronts are 7.5 x 16. They appear beefier due to my iPhone capture.

[@johndowe7003]

@@supershuffle yeah I figured, my m came with 7.5s , I swapped them to 6-16s tri ribs and it steered better. Now I got some 7-16s r1 tires and it's way better now. Got some videos of my m on my channel if ya wanna check it out

[@johndowe7003]

@@supershuffle thanks for the sub, I appreciate it👍

[@JohnDoe-jn3es]

Interesting

[@supershuffle]

Thank-you John Doe. Regards,

[@robertclark4929]

Simple machine. Why pay a dealer big money to work on it. A 5 year old could keep it going.

[@FarmallFanatic]

Haha basically